Princess Yeonghye


Princess Yeonghye or firstly honoured as Princess Yeongsuk, was the daughter and only surviving female descendant of Yi Byeon, King Cheoljong of Joseon, from his consort, Lady Beom.

Biography

The princess was born in 1858 during her father's 9th year of reign. She was first honoured as Princess Yeongsuk, but in 1866 her title was changed to Princess Yeonghye.
After her father's death, on January 16, 1864, she lived outside the palace with her mother. The Princess married Park Yung-hyo, son of Park Won-yang, on April 13, 1872, but she died three months later.

Family